Motoring Research
1 in 4 drivers would ‘never’ consider an electric car
Some 24 percent of UK drivers say they will never go electric – and this rises to 43 percent of the over-55s, new research has revealed.
Firing back at the critics: Ineos Grenadier 4×4 is updated for 2026
Both the Grenadier station wagon and Quartermaster pickup have been revised, plus a new Black Edition trim level will join the range.
New 2026 Bentley Continental GT S is inspired by the Supersports
The new Bentley Continental GT S combines a 680hp hybrid-assisted V8, sportier styling and chassis tweaks to make it sharper to drive.
UK car production hits 70-year low – but EVs will drive recovery
Britain made fewer cars in 2025 than in the 1950s, but the SMMT says a recovery is already underway and it will be driven by electric cars.
A quarter of UK drivers suffered vehicle crime last year
New data from the RAC Report on Motoring reveals that urban areas are hit hardest by vehicle thefts, with 19 percent of cars vandalised.
UK Car of the Year 2026 contenders revealed
We profile all of the eight cars and SUVs in contention for the UK Car of the Year 2026 Award – including the Renault 5 E-Tech and Audi A6.
Kalmar 7-97 Turbo Edition is a tribute to the classic Porsche 930
Limited to just 11 cars, the restomod Kalmar 7-97 Turbo Edition boasts four-wheel drive, a manual gearbox and a 650hp air-cooled flat-six.
Regularly rapid-charging your EV can double battery decline
Electric car batteries degrade more slowly than many think – but new data shows regular rapid charging can double the rate of decline.
Revealed: all the contenders for UK Car of the Year 2026
We profile all of the eight cars and SUVs in contention for the UK Car of the Year 2026 Award – including the Renault 5 E-Tech and Audi A6.
UK speed limits and speeding penalties: a driver’s guide
Our guide outlines the basic facts about speeding and the law, including UK speed limits and the penalties for breaking them.
Motorists without driveways ‘locked out of affordable EVs’
EVA England has urged the government to reform planning rules for cross-pavement charging to help EV owners without driveways
London is the world’s slowest capital city for driving… again
Data for 2025 shows London is also the second-slowest city overall. Only Barranquilla in Colombia took longer for a six-mile commute.
These were the most expensive car parts sold on eBay in 2025
Car enthusiasts continued to spend big on eBay during 2025, from complete V12 engines to carbon-ceramic brake kits.
Winter car breakdowns could cost drivers nearly £2,500
New analysis of diagnostic data reveals the three most common winter car failures – and how much they could cost drivers to fix.
New Omoda 5 hybrid SUV undercuts Kia Sportage by nearly £10k
Following the launch of petrol and electric models, the new Omoda 5 SHS-H adds a hybrid powertrain option for British buyers.
How to drive safely in heavy rain
Driving in heavy rain can be dangerous, with stopping distances twice those on dry roads. Read our advice guide to stay safer in wet weather.